As my vision worsens, here's an update on my cornea transplant at the U-M in Ann Arbor
May 10, 2018
My faith in God is being tested big time as I wait for my cornea transplant surgery on May 21 at the U-M eye center in Ann Arbor. My vision is getting fuzzier. I can move my head and my eyes and see somewhat clearly for a few moments and then the fuzz returns. I can see best at night during prime time on television.
To get ready for recovery from the surgery, I bought a set of Apple's Air Pods, wireless ear pods that give audio a new portability and vitality. This was suggested by my son Justin Thorp who also has turned me on to the accessibility features on my iPhone and my iPad Pro. It can read back to me whatever's on the screen. And it does this in an almost real voice.
What are some of the key takeaways for me from this whole eye experience; the eye is amazingly complex. The surgeon doing the transplant is able to manipulate the donor cornea which has three layers. If I recall right, he will take the middle layer and graft it on my eye. And supposedly this could be done in less than an hour. It's outpatient.
I'm hopeful, but realistic. I know there's a drain in my right eye that was surgically implanted about a year ago. That complicates this surgery.
I'm counting on God's promise that he will meet me at this point of need. I will report back.